Woolfolk trade fuels Oilers Giants clash over backs
Houston Oilers running backs coach Al Roberts says Butch Woolfolk, traded from the New York Giants, is a sensitive thoroughbred who improves after mistakes. Roberts defends Woolfolk amid past rumors, cites a route misread then a string of strong plays as the two begin to build chemistry in camp.
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Verplank Leads Western Open First Round At Oak Brook
OSU student Scott Verplank, 21, holds a one stroke edge on 68 amid a crowded field that includes Jack Nicklaus Tom Watson and Seve Ballesteros. The amateur champion trails four by one while Watson Ballesteros and Nicklaus hover near the cut line. Verplank credited his comfortable mindset as he navigates Butler National with a gusty wind and key par saving putts.
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Larry Rinker
Dave Ogrin
Ernie Gonzalez
Jim Simons
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Lopez Leads Toledo Classic Tie At Two Under Par
Nancy Lopez Lauren Howe and Colleen Walker share the lead at two under after the opening round of the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic at Glengarry. Weather and swirling winds complicated play with Lopez needing a birdie on 18 to seal her 70 while Howe finished strong and Walker stumbled with a double bogey. Lauri Peterson and Deedee Lasker tied for 1 under alongside Dianne Dailey.
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Cowboy delaying medical career faces Cowboys camp
Holdrege native Scott Strasburger, a former Nebraska defensive end, returned from intending to pursue medicine to compete for an outside linebacker spot with the Dallas Cowboys at California Lutheran College. He is one of five challengers, battling injuries and a tough rookie season while juggling med school goals and two a days.
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Marino seeks arbitration to end Dolphins dispute
Quarterback Dan Marino would end his training camp walkout if owner Joe Robbie agrees to binding arbitration in the contract renegotiation dispute. The Miami Herald reports the offer was sent by Marino’s agent Marvin Demoff to Robbie, citing unnamed sources.
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